In legal terms, personal injury refers to injuries inflicted on a person’s body rather than to their property or their reputation. In practice, personal injury law encompasses a wide range of cases and situations. The attorneys practicing personal injury law must be well-versed in various topics if they hope to effectively represent their clients. At Malamut Law, we have been practicing personal injury law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for more than 20 years. Here are the most common types of personal injury claims we deal with in our practice:
Car Accidents
Over 2 million car accidents occur every year in the U.S., and the injuries caused by them can be severe. After even a minor accident, you might suffer from whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, and more. A severe car accident may even take a life. When a car accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have legal recourse to pursue a lawsuit against them and recover damages to cover your medical bills, time off work, and the pain you have endured.
Truck Accidents
When an accident involves a commercial truck, you can be certain the trucking company’s insurance company and attorneys will be doing everything they can to absolve themselves of liability. If you have been hit by a commercial truck driver who was driving while tired, who was intoxicated, who was driving an unsafe vehicle, or who was driving in an unsafe manner, you need an attorney on your side to give yourself the best chance of getting justice.
Motorcycle Accidents
As a motorcyclist, an accident caused by another person’s negligence can be devastating. You have very little protection when riding a motorcycle, so your injuries could be severe or even fatal. As a car driver, you may have been involved in an accident with a motorcyclist who was breaking the law or behaving recklessly. In either case, you should hire an attorney who has experience with motorcycle accident cases.
Drunk Driving Injuries
When a driver is intoxicated and causes an accident, you may be able to pursue punitive damages against them in addition to the economic and non-economic damages you could pursue in a normal car accident case.
Medical Malpractice
Doctors and medical personnel are held to a higher standard than other professionals, and when they make a mistake that causes injuries or death, you may have legal recourse against them. Medical malpractice cases include misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, prescription errors, anesthesia errors, surgical errors, birth injuries, and more.
Slip and Fall
If a property owner’s negligence causes you to slip and fall, you may be able to file a lawsuit to pay for your medical bills and the suffering your injuries have caused. Private property owners, businesses, and governments are responsible for keeping their properties safe for anyone on the premises. Failure to remove snow and ice, poorly maintained sidewalks, and unsafe railings and stairways can all cause serious injuries.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When we place our elderly loved ones in the care of a nursing home, we expect that they will be treated with respect and dignity. Nursing homes all over the country have been found negligent in their responsibility to provide adequate care and, in some cases, have actively engaged in abuse against the people in their care. A personal injury attorney can help you hold them accountable for how they have treated your vulnerable loved ones.
Contact A Personal Injury Attorney Today
Personal injury law is a broad topic that applies to many different situations. While these are the most common types of personal injury cases in our practice, there may be other examples of another person’s negligence causing injuries. If you think you may have a case in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, speak with the attorneys at Malamut Law. Your initial consultation will be provided free of charge, and if you have a case, you won’t be charged a dime unless we win your case or negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Call (866) 4MALAMUT to find a Burlington County personal injury attorney or obtain legal advice about your case anywhere else in NJ or PA.